Plymouth news briefs, Sept. 30

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Plymouth COA fall craft fair

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Council on Aging, 44 Nook Road, will host a fall craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28. Handcrafted items will be for sale as well as baked goods. Refreshments will be available all day. Vendors are being sought for this event. Anyone interested in being a vendor can call Gloria at 508-746-5133.

First Baptist Church craft fair

PLYMOUTH — A craft fair will be held Nov. 4 at First Baptist Church, 41 Westerly Road. Space is available. Tables are provided for $30 per table; crafts who wish to bring their own table may do so for $25 per table. Call 508-747-3114 to reserve space. A deposit of $15 is required.

Fall Fair seeks crafters

PLYMOUTH — Crafters are wanted for the fourth annual Fall Fair to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Greater Plymouth on Nov. 5 at the American Legion Post 40, 199 Federal Furnace Road. The craft fair committee is seeking talented artisans with handmade products. Interested applicants should email gonsalves13@gmail.com.

Plymouth to raise money for beautification projects

PLYMOUTH — A collaborative between the Plymouth Bay Cultural District, the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce and the town of Plymouth have entered into a crowdfunding partnership with Patronicity & MassDevelopment to raise $13,000 by Oct. 18 to place murals on the Market and Main street bridges and the Holmes Park Skate Park wall, to add more street furniture and eight utility boxes wrapped with historic photos. If Plymouth reaches it’s goal, Patronicity & MassDevelopment will match the $13,000. The new works of art will be created by local artists and students.

The deadline to donate is Oct. 18. The giving levels are as follows: $10, $25, $50, all receive mention on PBCD Facebook page; $100, $250, all receive mention on PBCD Facebook page, plus mention on PBCD website; $500, all receive mention on PBCD Facebook page and website, plus two months of adds on PBCD website; $1,000, all receive mention on PBCD Facebook page and website, plus two months of ads on PBCD website, plus name on donor group plaque; and $2,500, all receive mention on PBCD Facebook page and website, plus two months of ads on PBCD website and a name on donor group plaque, plus name on individual plaque.

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce and Benchmark Mortgage will present the first Lobster Pub Crawl from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4.

The crawl is designed to incorporate Chamber member businesses with the Chamber's public art display; the Plymouth Lobster Crawl. The event is planned to follow a timeline with 45-minute stops at each location and visit 15 of the 29 lobsters along the way.

Pub-crawlers will sip on local beers and signature cocktails while viewing the largest public art display in Plymouth. Pub-crawlers will receive the official T-shirt, bag, wristband and koozie with registration. Limited to 100 crawlers.

Early Bird registration is held until Sept. 30.

To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Chamber office at 508-830-1620 or email Meg@plymouthchamber.com, Amy@plymouthchamber.com or Bob@plymouthchamber.com.

Cub Scout Pack 1620 fundraiser

PLYMOUTH — Cub Scout Pack 1620 will host a Mini Session Fundraiser with Kate Mullen Photo on Sept. 30 at Plimoth Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane. A 20-minute session with five digital pictures and a print release will cost $100. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Cub Scout Pack. These session are by appointment only. To book a session, email 1620minis@gmail.com.

Attendees can take a picnic lunch and stay for the day. The event is held rain or shine. A supply of fishing poles will be available to borrow; bait provided. A fishing license is not required. Anglers will help novices cast a line and learn about fishing, fishing safety and ethics. Prizes, crafts, raffles and activities make this fundraiser a family event.

This event is free and open to all ages. Fishing starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Raffle, prizes and Friends of Myles Standish State Forest Photo Contest awards will follow when fishing ends. Photo contest entry is available until Sept. 20. For more information, visit http://friendsmssf.com or email friends@friendsmssf.com.

Hazardous waste collections

PLYMOUTH — South Shore Recycling Cooperative towns will host six household hazardous waste collections this fall and will all take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following days:

Sept. 30: Hanover, Norwell, Rockland, at Hanover Transfer Station, 118 Rockland St. Latex paint will only be accepted at this events and must be in usable condition.

Oct. 21: Plymouth DPW, 169 Camelot Drive.

Nov. 4: Weymouth DPW,120 Winter St.

Nov. 18: Middleborough Town Hall parking lot, 10 Nickerson Ave.

For details, including acceptable materials and authorization/payment requirements, visit http://ssrcoop.info and click on "Hazardous Waste." Go to the specific Town Hall for a flyer, or call 781-329-8318.

Fall Classic Juried Art Show

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Guild will host its 50th annual Juried Art Show and Festival Oct. 1-Nov. 5 at Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St.

An opening gala reception will be held on Sept. 30. Artists are invited to submit creative works, in all media types, of any theme. Awards are as follows: Best in Show will receive $500 and 1 gala ticket; Popular Choice will receive $200; first place will receive $200 and one gala ticket; second place will receive $100; and honorable mentions will receive ribbons for each award.

This year the Fall Classic Juried Art Show is going to be a special celebration of the arts in the community. The Plymouth Guild has a long tradition of presenting this art show, and this year the guild will be celebrated for its efforts for keeping community arts alive for 50 years.

Residents are asked to send any stories or photos of past Juried Art Shows via the website, http://artsplymouth.org, or by mail to Attn: AJAS, 11 North St., Plymouth MA 02360.

Below are the scheduled events planned with dates and times. Some events are ticketed events so visit the website for more information or call 508-746-7222.

PLYMOUTH – The Spire Center for Performing Arts presents eclectic entertainment at 25 1/2 Court St. in downtown Plymouth. The Spire is handicap accessible; parking is available street side and in public lots in close proximity. For more information, to order tickets online or to learn more about The Spire, visit www.spirecenter.org, or follow the Spire Center for Performing Arts on Facebook.

See Nashville country music entertainer Ricky Lee in concert. All proceeds will benefit his Music 4 R Vets Tour. Lee travels throughout the country visiting veterans' hospitals and nursing homes bringing music therapy to veterans. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at American Legion Post 40.

Enjoy a night of top-class jazz with singer Donna Byrne to help support the new Plymouth Recover Center, a resource founded by Bob and Donna Hollis, to help families in individuals in the community recover from addiction. The Hollises founded the center in response to their son Rob's death by overdose one year ago.

Byrne’s highly accomplished band includes Marshall Wood on bass (Byrne and Wood have performed extensively with Tony Bennett), Tim Ray on piano (Berklee College of Music professor and long-time pianist for Lyle Luvett) and Jim Gwin (international jazz artist and Boston Pops percussionist) on drums. Tickets cost $30. For information, visit http://spirecenter.org.

Paul Speidel Trio to perform at library

PLYMOUTH — Blues band the Paul Speidel Trio will play at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Otto Fehlow Meeting Room of Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., Plymouth.

Presented by the Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum, the band features Paul Speidel on blues guitar, Toni Lynn Washington on vocals and Sven Larosn on bass.

The program is free, and no registration is required. For more information, call 508-830-4250 or visit http://plymouthpubliclibrary.org.

LWV to host ‘Know Your Town Government’

PLYMOUTH — The public is invited to a program organized by the Plymouth Area League of Women Voters titled "Know Your Town Government" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Plymouth Town Hall, Mayflower Room, 11 Lincoln St.

Town officials will explain Plymouth's current town government structure consisting of representative town meeting, town manager and Board of Selectmen. Also included will be the role of the various town committees, and an explanation of the town charter and the town bylaws.

The meeting will be broadcast live and will be available for later viewing by PACTV.

Pilgrim Hall Museum October Lecture Series

PLYMOUTH — Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court St., announced its October Lecture Series, sponsored by Mutual Bank. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. where refreshments will be served. The lectures begin at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. All lectures are free and open to the public, however, a $5 donation is suggested. The schedule is as follows:

Oct. 4: “Ovens on the Edge, 1590-1640: An Experimental Archaeology of Baking.” Food historian Paula Marcoux traces the history of early colonial ovens through research, archeology and experiments in actual oven building. Marcoux’s project reproduced not only the oven, but also the bread and pastry involved in this international incident.

Oct. 11: “The sword of justice has no scabbard: Tracing Col. Robert Gould Shaw’s Civil War Sword.” Anne Bentley, curator of Art & Artifacts at the Massachusetts Historical Society tracks the story of the “Glory” sword used with the famed African-American Massachusetts 54th Infantry. This event will begin at 3:30 p.m. with a 3 p.m. reception.

Oct. 18: “A Cloth Seal and a Muck Pit: Archaeological Discoveries on Burial Hill.” David B. Landon, Fiske Center for Archaeological Research, UMass Boston, reveals discoveries of the latest excavations on historic Burial Hill. This summer, the last artifact found on the last day of digging was a Dutch bale seal, a lead disk attached to a bolt of trade cloth. This unusual object is part of a large collection of early 17th-century artifacts and features that were recovered this season. Landon illustrates the 2017 findings and discusses what this archaeology reveals about the original Plymouth Colony settlement.

Seating is available on a first come, first seated basis. For more information, contact Museum Executive Director Donna Curtin at donna.curtin@pilgrimhall.org or 508-746-1620, ext. 2.

Plymouth Farmers’ Market

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Farmers’ Market takes place rain or shine from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday through October at Plimoth Plantation, located at 137 Warren Ave., off Exit 4 South in Plymouth.

Managed by farmer Dave Purpura, proprietor of Plato’s Harvest Organic Farm, the Market features organic produce, seafood, pork, beef, chicken, goat and handmade cheese, along with prepared-food vendors and crafters. You’ll hear live music, and kids activities enhance the experience with Miss Margaret from Plymouth Public Library hosting Plymouth Story Time at 4 p.m. The Market also features face painting, balloon animals and temporary tattoos for kids. Massage therapists perform chair massage and local cooks offer insight into meal preparation. The Market accepts WIC EBT cards, SNAP benefits and food stamps. For more information visit plymouthfarmersmarket.org.

Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association events

PLYMOUTH — The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association will host the following cranberry season events:

​A.D. Makepeace Company's Bog to Table Dinner: 4:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at 158 Tihonet Road, Wareham. The meal is prepared by Off the Vine Catering. Guests have the opportunity to borrow a pair of waders, step into the bog and experience the harvest firsthand. A professional photographer will be on hand to commemorate the event. Seasonal fare and beverages reflect cranberries in locally sourced wine, beer and spirits, recipes and prepared products. Guests can enjoy live music while dining. Tickets are $150 through Sept. 20, $170 after, for attendees age 21 and older. Complete details, menu and tickets are available on the A.D. Makepeace website at Bog to Table Dinner.

Cranberry Harvest Celebration: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7-8 at Tihonet Village, Wareham. This event includes many activities, including pony rides, wagon rides and train rides, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, over 60 juried artists and crafters, exhibitors, cranberry history, food concessions, helicopter rides and a birds of prey demonstration. Some activities have additional fees. An in-the-bog experience allows attendees to get into the rack of berries for an additional fee of $25 per person, or $90 for group of four. Group tour buses welcome by advance arrangement. Cost for this event is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and miliatry, and children younger than 7 are free. This event is co-sponsored by Ocean Spray and Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association. For information, visit https://seeplymouth.com/events/14th-annual-cranberry-harvest-celebration.

Papa's Pet Supply Store yard sale

MANOMET — Papa's Pet Supply Store, 14 Manomet Point Road, will host a yard sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6-7. All proceeds help homeless cats and kittens in their care. Residents who have any household items to donate for sale can drop them off at the store during business hours. For more information, visit http://papaspetproject.org or call 774-773-9669.

Robert Cray Band at Memorial Hall

PLYMOUTH — Spectacle Management will present the Robert Cray Band from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. Tickets cost $39-$79 and are on sale at http://memorialhall.com or by calling 617-531-1257.

Robert Cray Band: 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Join for a night of R&B with the Robert Cray Band. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets cost between $39-$79.

Stand Up for Vets Comedy show: 8 p.m. Nov. 10. Lenny Clarke and Christine Hurley join in support of Plymouth Veterans Services and Plymouth Habitat for Humanity. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets cost between $25-$40.

For further information, visit http://memorialhall.com. Memorial Hall serves as the host venue, not the ticketing agent.

Fall Back Into Shape weight loss challenge

PLYMOUTH — Healthy Vibes Nutrition, 21 Court St., will host "Fall Back Into Shape," a weight loss challenge. Attendees can win money and prizes for getting healthier. This event is open to the public. Challenge is run on Saturday mornings by local wellness coaches. Each participant will receive their own free personal wellness coach and nutritional classes for the entire 10 weeks. Healthy Vibes will also offer free fitness classes.

Fee for the challenge is $45 per person, cash only. A portion of the registration fee is paid out in cash prizes. Registration is required. Space is limited. Walk-in registration was held Sept. 23-24; call for additional registration times. First weigh-in and nutritional class begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 7. For information, call 508-272-2183.

Dr. Joseph Grant office accepting hurricane victim donations

PLYMOUTH – To aid the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the office of Dr. Joseph J. Grant, OD, Suite 6, 159 Samoset St., will accept donations for gently worn prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, nonprescription sunglasses, over-the-counter reading glasses and contact lenses that are within their expiration dates and still in their foils. Donations can be dropped at the office. For information, call the office at 508-746-1990.

First Saturday

PLYMOUTH — First Saturday takes place in downtown Plymouth from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the first Saturday each month. Businesses in downtown Plymouth (Court and Main streets and Main Street Extension) stay open a little later and offer special deals. Shop, dine, visit museums, listen to live music throughout the streets and grab a deal. Look for the First Saturday flag displayed outside of all participating merchants’ doors. Visit www.firstsaturdayplymouth.com or the Facebook page for a list of all participating merchants.

Plymouth resident spearheads VI Strong DanceAThon

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth resident Nina Garcia has spearheaded an upcoming danceathon, VI Strong DanceAThon, from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at W Fitness, 10 Pilgrim Hill Road. All proceeds from the $10 entrance fee will be donated to United Way of the Virgin Islands to help with recovery from the damages of hurricane Irma. Garcia grew up on the United States Virgin Island of St. Thomas, which, along with St. John and St. Croix, were recently ravaged by the hurricane. For information, visit https://facebook.com/events/117244202307066.

Tour Burial Hill

PLYMOUTH – Each year through 2020, Pilgrim Hall Museum and the Plymouth Antiquarian Society will present “Burial Hill: History in Progress,” a series of history expeditions on Burial Hill, one of America’s oldest and most significant burying grounds.

Free tours are offered at 1 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. Local historians and guides, including Stephen O’Neill and Joyce Poremski, join Pilgrim Hall Museum Executive Director Donna Curtin as tour leaders, sharing their individual expertise on a range of topics.

The tour meets at the main Burial Hill stairway; no reservations are required. Participants may traverse steep and slippery slopes, so wear appropriate shoes. Severe weather may cancel the tour; updates will be posted on the Plymouth Antiquarian Society Facebook page. For more information, email pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012 or visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org.

Wildlands Trust OkTRAILberfest

PLYMOUTH — Wildlands Trust, 675 Long Pond Road, will host OkTRAILberfest from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7. Residents are invited to join in one of Wildlands Trust’s featured trail activities or just come by for the party. Attendees can enjoy live music from Tubafrau Hofbräu, beer from Independent Fermentations Brewing, traditional German faire from Farms to Forks, yard games, contests, property tours and more.

Tickets include an optional featured trail activity of one’s choice. Beer is available for purchase for attendees ages 21 and older. OkTRAILberfest beer mugs and other merchandise will also be available for purchase on-site. All proceeds support Wildlands Trust’s Youth Unplugged initiative, connecting tomorrow's leaders to the natural world.

Tickets cost $30 for nonmembers, $25 for nonmembers, $10 for kids ages 5-1 and kids younger than 5 are free. Tickets available at http://wildlandstrust.org/calendar/oktrailberfest. Advance registration is required for trail activities. Tickets are available for purchase online until Oct. 6. Day-of tickets available for purchase on-site at an increased price.

Eight chefs from local restaurants will be competing in this event. The competing chefs include Jes Childers from Port Bistro in Kingston, Stephen Coe from The Industry in Dorchester, Dan DeLancey from The Lobster Trap in Bourne, Stephanie Morris from Alden Park in Plymouth, Brent Turner from The Tasty in Plymouth, Tyler Joubert from The Blue Eyed Crab in Plymouth, Mike Wisdom from Baldies Craft Pizzeria in Lakeville, and last year’s winner, John Ricardo of Solstice Restaurant in Kingston. Attendees are invited to watch three fast-paced rounds of cooking competitions as the eight chefs are narrowed down to four, then two, then a winner will be announced.

Additionally, the event includes food from each of the eight restaurants for every attendee, a beer garden, cooking demonstrations and more. For a small donation, residents can sign their name to a “trunnel,” a fastener used in the ship’s restoration, and be a part of Mayflower II’s history.

Tickets can be purchased at http://bitly.com/ahthrowdown.

Celebration of Tai Chi

PLYMOUTH — Students and instructors at the Tai Chi and Qi Gong with Fang Association will perform a Celebration of Tai Chi at 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at The Spire Center for the Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St.

This will include adults, both group and solo presentations, and children. In addition to their Tai Chi forms, the children will perform a traditional Chinese lions dance in elaborate costumes while the adults accompany them with Chinese drums played in a precise set of coordinated rhythms.

Rehearsals have been going on all spring and summer and will continue until the event. The purpose of the celebration is to showcase Tai Chi and to raise funds for the children's program, which has a twofold mission: first, to teach kids a discipline and art form that that has its own unique beauty; and, second, to develop self-esteem and the habit of mind to make lifelong healthy choices.

First Time Homebuyer Seminar

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Redevelopment Authority, sponsored by Salem Five Charitable Foundation, will hold another First Time Homebuyer Seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 10, 17 and 23 at the Plymouth Community Intermediate School Little Theater, 117 Long Pond Road.

Participants will receive the tools to pursue their goal of homeownership. By attending this workshop, attendees will qualify and become certified for the MassHousing First-Time Homebuyer Loan Program, including lower rates and down payment. This certification opens the doors for income eligible participants to apply for mortgage programs that have lower interest rates and other lender enhancements. All participants may choose to be pre-qualified by the sponsor Salem Five Charitable Foundation.

The workshop consists of all three evenings. A mortgage banker, real estate broker, home inspector, insurance representative and a lawyer will assist in presenting materials that will provide participants with up-to-date information on the home buying process.

Class fee per household is $55 or $45 if received by Oct. 3. As space is limited, payment is required before the classes begin. To register, visit http://plymouthredevelopment.org or call the Plymouth Redevelopment Authority at 508-747-1620, ext. 147.

Habitat for Humanity annual gala

PLYMOUTH — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth will host its annual gala at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the 1620 Hotel, 180 Water St. on the Plymouth waterfront. This year’s event features dinner and live music, silent and live auctions and raffles. The live auction includes items such as Disney tickets, an African safari, a “Wall of Wine” and more.

The Habitat is accepting sponsorships for the gala and ads for the program booklet. To become a sponsor or to purchase an ad, visit Habitat of Greater Plymouth’s website at http://hfhplymouth.org, or call the office at 508-866-4188.

The event is sponsored by Dennison Lubricants. Tickets for the gala are $60 per person. Full tables of 10 are also available for purchase at $500 per table. Tickets for the gala can be purchased at the Habitat website and are also available at the office, located at 72 N. Main St., Carver. All proceeds from the event go toward furthering the mission to provide simple, affordable housing for veterans and other deserving families. For more information on the gala or to learn how to volunteer, visit the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth website.

Plymouth Garden Club October meeting

PLYMOUTH — The next meeting of The Plymouth Garden Club will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Chiltonville Church, 6 River St. Social time will begin at 12:30 p.m.

The program for the meeting will be “Hollies: Care and Propagation, Discussion and Hands-On Rooting Workshop," presented by Chris Wiley of Vineyard Gardens. Members are reminded to bring gardening gloves and aprons to the meeting and a single horticulture specimen with a label on it.

Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. Members wishing to participate in Art in Bloom at the Art Center on Oct. 6-9 should contact Nancy Markley for details. For further information on becoming a member, visit http://plymouthgardenclub.org.

Poetry: The Art of Words

PLYMOUTH – Poetry: The Art of Words, the Mike Amado Memorial Series, is held at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, at 11 North St. Admission and refreshments are free. For details, visit ptaow.com. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plymouth Cultural Council.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and music starts at noon, with poetry at 12:45 p.m. and an open mic at 1:15 p.m.

The cost is $5 per person. Children who dress in costume will receive a goodie bag.

Plymouth Center for the Arts for host youth art show

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St., will host its annual youth art show from Oct. 30-Nov. 4.

This show open to all artists, ages 16-18, in all towns. Any medium or theme in 2D or 3D will be accepted. No more than two pieces per artist. Max size is 38 inches in either direction. This piece must be titled, framed and ready to hang.

Registration will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the center. Cost is $5 per piece. For information, email Jackie Hill at cbhjah@comcast .net.

New episode of ‘Register’s Report’

PLYMOUTH — “Register’s Report” has a new episode playing on PACTV’s government channels. Host John Buckley, Plymouth County Register of Deeds, talks with John Holmgren of J.K. Holmgren Engineering. Buckley also shares July’s 2017’s housing and mortgage statistics as well as some historical land records from Plymouth County, including one about the Jones River in Kingston.

The show is playing now on PACTV’s Government Channels on the following days and times:

The episode is also available on PACTV’s YouTube Channel, PACTV Video Share: https://youtu.be/SK1orGM2Oa4.

PACTV is a nonprofit organization providing Public, Educational and Government Access. Now in its 20th year, PACTV serves the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. For more information about PACTV, visit http://pactv.org.

Legislative Breakfast

PLYMOUTH — The Greater Plymouth Council of Human Services Agencies will host a Legislative Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 3 at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is free.

Keynote Speakers are from Project Outreach: Plymouth Police Chief Michael E. Botieri and Captain John W. Rogers Jr. The Legislative Breakfast will be an interactive exchange of ideas with legislators to address the current challenging issues which affect communities today, especially the opioid addiction crisis.

The Greater Plymouth Council of Human Services Agencies meets monthly, except during July and August. Their mission is to insure effective collaboration and communication among human services agencies, to assess existing and emerging social needs in the community and to participate in legislative advocacy on issues relevant to human services and the population they serve.

All are invited to attend. For further information, call 508-732-9292, ext. 134, or via email kathyb@thearcofgp.org.

Plymouth Center for Active Living to host Thanksgiving performance

PLYMOUTH — Folksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond will perform for a public concert at 1 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plymouth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency and the Friends of the PCOA.

Van Egmond's program, "Songs & Tales for the Thanksgiving Season" will present a harvest of tales, tunes and songs ranging from the comedic to the heart-warming. He accompanies himself on a wide variety of traditional instruments, including guitar, hammered dulcimer and limberjack.

A resident of Montague, Van Egmond has performed for over 30 years throughout the country, appearing at hundreds of schools, libraries and community centers, and on a number of television and radio programs. He has been chosen for the New England States Touring Program and the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Education Program.

For more information, call the center at 508-830-4230.

Pilgrim Progress

PLYMOUTH — The Pilgrim Progress will take place at 10 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, beginning at the Mayflower Society House, 4 Winslow St. Costumed participants, many of whom are from the town of Plymouth and the surrounding communities, as well as visitors to the area, represent the 51 survivors of the first harsh winter of 1621. They will assemble to the beat of a drum.

The Progress will proceed along the waterfront, up Leyden Street to the site of the first fort meetinghouse on Burial Hill, where the Pilgrims met for worship. The Psalms sung are taken from “The Book of Psalms” by Henry Ainsworth, which was used by the Pilgrims in Holland and in Plymouth. After the brief worship service, the march will continue down through town on Main Street, ending at the Mayflower Society House on North Street.

The Plymouth Rock Foundation and The General Society of Mayflower Descendants are sponsors of this event. The event is also funded in part by the Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund. For more information, contact pilgrimprogress1620@gmail.com.

Mayflower Society tours

PLYMOUTH — The Mayflower Society House is located at 4 Winslow St. in downtown Plymouth. The Mayflower Society is open for the season with tours daily from 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost for tours is $7 for adults and $5 for teens and seniors. Children, military, Plymouth residents and society members are free.

Plymouth Bay Cultural District seeks support

PLYMOUTH — As an all-volunteer committee, the Plymouth Bay Cultural District has planned many initiatives to deliver more great programs and events to the region. The Cultural District is asking for donations to help the cause. Visit the Go Fund Me page at https://gofundme.com/plymouth-bay-cultural-district.

First Parish seeks tour guides

PLYMOUTH — Residents who are interested in history and architecture are encouraged to volunteer as a tour guide for Friends of First Parish Meetinghouse, 19 Town Square.

Tours will be held between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 28. The Meetinghouse celebrates the Pilgrim story through its Norman architecture, arts and crafts interior and stained glass windows that tell the Pilgrim story.

Training is provided. For more information, call 508-747-1606 or email tours@friendsfirstparishmeetinghouse.org.

The exhibit will explore the evolution of New England wedding styles over nearly four centuries, beginning with a re-imagining of the very first Plymouth Colony marriage in 1621. Just weeks after Mayflower passengers Edward Winslow and Susanna White lost their spouses to sickness during the colony’s first difficult winter, they remarried to rebuild their families together. The bride did not wear white. “Wedding 396” looks at changing nuptial fashion before and after the rise of the white gown and questions assumptions about long-standing wedding traditions. The exhibit centers on a display of vintage and antique wedding gowns reflecting New England’s diversity, with multimedia displays of real-life wedding images from the past 150 years.

“Wedding 396” traces other customs including the wearing of veils, tossing the bouquet, jumping the broom and the divinatory power of wedding cake. The wedding exhibition is made possible by the sponsorship of Eastern Bank and Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, with additional support of Market Basket, Mirbeau Inn & Spa Pinehills and Pioppi’s Package Store. For more information, contact Donna D. Curtin, executive director, at donna.curtin@pilgrimhall.org.

Chrissy's Charity

PLYMOUTH – Chrissy's Charity is taking a different direction and is no longer asking for donations of old, unwanted, broken jewelry. However, donations of rosaries, even broken, would still be appreciated. When prepared, the rosaries are sent to our troops. The troops are more in need of rosaries than ever. Whether Catholic or no particular faith or no awareness of faith, in life-threatening situations, many troops carry a rosary in their pocket and know that people are praying for them. In addition, donations of 4-ply yarn for making prayer shawls are much appreciated. Drop off locations for donations are at both Rockland Trust locations, Court Street and Pilgrim Hill Road in Plymouth, and Balboni’s Drug Store on Court Street in North Plymouth. Chrissy’s Charity also continues making prayer bracelets and donating them to those in need at the local hospital. The charity organizers are grateful to all those who have supported Chrissy’s Charity through the years. If you have any questions, call Jane at 508-746-6095 or email gingerw2@comcast.net.

Plymouth Fragment Society

PLYMOUTH – Do you need help with rent, utility bills or other basic needs? The Plymouth Fragment Society offers assistance to Plymouth residents. To join or make a donation or for an application, mail to P.O. Box 6386, Plymouth, MA 02362 or visit the site at plymouthfragmentsociety.org or send email to plymouthfragmentsociety@gmail.com. The Plymouth Fragment Society relies solely on donations. Requests are reviewed and filled based on available funds.

Nathan Hale welcomes veterans

PLYMOUTH – Nathan Hale Veterans Outreach Center hosts free coffee hours for veterans from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday at its facility at 763 State Road in Plymouth. The center offers coffee, bagels, cake, donuts and other pastries. Friday is bakery day at the center, so veterans can pick up free bakery goods and as well as other free food and clothing. Nathan Hale Veterans Outreach Centers provides gently used clothing, a food pantry and other free programming at this facility. For more information visit nathanhaleveteransoutreachcenter.com.

PACTV

PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Area Community Television is a nonprofit organization serving the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. The studio is located at 4 Collins Ave., Plymouth. Call PACTV at 508-830-6999 or visit www.pactv.org for more information.

'Breaking the Cycle’

PLYMOUTH — "Breaking the Cycle" is an ongoing series and will feature new episodes each month discussing the drug and opioid epidemic affecting Plymouth and the commonwealth. The show will also provide information about the Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force and the steps being taking with local and state law enforcement to address this issue.

"Breaking the Cycle" can be seen on PACTV's government channels and PACTV's YouTube Channel at youtu.be/uodCMwW7O98 and PACTV Video Share at youtube.com/user/pactvvideoshare.

PLYMOUTH — “Register’s Report” has a new episode playing on PACTV’s government channels.

Host John Buckley, Plymouth County Register of Deeds, talks with Monica Donnelly and Sue Mulcare, of Jack Conway, Realtor, as they discuss real estate trends in the south shore. Buckley also shares April 2017’s housing and mortgage statistics as well as some historical land records from Plymouth County. The show can be seen on PACTV’s Government Channels on the following days and times: 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Duxbury: Comcast 15 & Verizon 39; 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 6 p.m. Thursdays, Kingston: Comcast 14 & Verizon 41; 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Pembroke: Comcast 15; and 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Plymouth: Comcast 15 and Verizon 47.

The episode is also available on PACTV’s YouTube Channel, PACTV Video Share at https://youtu.be/GqQjXNQMHNo. PACTV is a nonprofit organization providing Public, Educational and Government Access. Now in its 20th year, PACTV serves the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. For more information about PACTV, visit http://pactv.org.

‘State Matters’

PLYMOUTH — State Rep. Matt Muratore, R-Plymouth, hosts a new episode of “State Matters,” now airing on PACTV's Plymouth Government Channel. Guest Bob Hollis, founder and president of the Plymouth Recovery Center, discusses the organization’s role in helping those who suffer from drug addiction.

The show can be seen at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on the Plymouth Government Channels, Comcast 15/Verizon 47.

The episode is also available on PACTV’s YouTube Channel, PACTV Video Share at https://youtu.be/6_Sa4Rjp0oM. PACTV is a nonprofit organization providing Public and Government access to the town of Plymouth. Now in its 20th year, PACTV serves the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. For more information about PACTV visit http://pactv.org.

'PCN Life'

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Area Community Television has announced the premiere of a show, “PCN Life,” which plays at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. The show will follow PACTV’s weekly news show, “PACTV Community News,” each week. The show will feature the lighter side of the South Shore, resident profiles, local musicians, area restaurants, events, health and wellness and more. The show can be seen on the Community Channel, Comcast channel 13 and Verizon channel 43. Episodes will also be shared on the PCN YouTube channel. For more information about PACTV Community News or to submit a story idea, contact Miot at kim@pactv.org or pactv.org.

‘Building Community’

PLYMOUTH – “Building Community,” a talk show and service project produced by PACTV, is now running on the public access channel. PACTV’s Donna Rodriguez is the host. The show focuses on the building blocks of vibrant, nurturing, healthy communities and how to access tools to improve the quality of the lives of everyone in the community. The show can be seen on PACTV’s public access channel (Comcast 13 and Verizon 43) at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, at 1 p.m. Thursdays, at 11 a.m. Fridays and at 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. For more information, email buildingcommunity@pactv.org or visit www.pactv.org.

PLYMOUTH – "PACTV Community News,” on channels 13 (Comcast) and 43 (Verizon), features local news stories from Plymouth, Duxbury, Kingston and Pembroke. The show is cablecast at 8 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Monday. To submit a story suggestion, call Kim Miot, PCN news director, at 508-830-6999 or email kim@pactv.org. To watch previous episodes or to find out more about PCN, visit www.pactv.org/pcn.

'Cafe COA'

PLYMOUTH - Cafe COA airs on PACTV government access channels Comast 15/Verizon 47. The episodes are available on the PACTV Vieo Share Channel on You Tube:www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6XPCCqfogk.

Toastmasters Club

KINGSTON – South Shore Soliloquy Toastmasters Club in Kingston is a public speaking club that meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kingston Library, located at 6 Green St., to enhance participants’ speaking and leadership capabilities. Become a better, more confident speaker, presenter and interviewee. Attend a meeting to observe or participate and learn how you can build your communication skills to effectively express yourself in any situation. For more information, call Barbara Augello at 781-582-1440.

Pet food pantry

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Salvation Army offers a pet food pantry for cats and dogs from 9 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of the month at 8 Carver St. The pantry is sponsored by the Plymouth VCA and Hills Pet Nutrition. A veterinarian and vet tech will be onsite that morning to answer questions about pet health. Call the Salvation Army at 508-746-1559 with questions.

South Shore Locavores

KINGSTON – The South Shore Locavores series is a collaboration between the Kingston Public Library and edible South Shore & South Coast magazine. This year, the series is hosted by the Kingston Council on Aging and the Kingston Public Library Foundation as part of a new collaboration. See the list of Locavores programs for this season on the edible South Shore & South Coast website. Topics and location may occasionally be changed.

The library compiles themed resource lists for each Locavores session, and there are always door prizes. Attendees are invited to take a dish to share. There will be time at the break and end of the meeting for munching and mingling. To help fight hunger on the South Shore, there is a collection box for nonperishable foods at each gathering for donation to the Greater Plymouth Food Distribution Center. A donation up to $10 will be welcome to help cover expenses. For upcoming meeting dates and information, see ediblesouthshore.com or www.kingstonpubliclibrary.org.

Pesticide exclusion regulations

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project is providing the following state regulations to any individuals who wish to have their property legally excluded from pesticide applications used in mosquito control. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources regulations specify the following:

Such application is made by a person living on, or legally in control of said property.

The application must be sent in the form of a certified letter to the municipal clerk’s office by March 1, annually.

The letter must include the name, address and telephone number of the person making the request.

The letter must include the address of the property to be excluded.

The letter should include a description of the types of pesticide application programs for which exclusion is requested.

For more information, go to plymouthmosquito.org and select No Spray from the menu list.

Plymouth schools seek disability identification

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth School Department is responsible for identifying any child residents of Plymouth who may have a disability, regardless of the severity of that disability. It is also the responsibility of Plymouth Public Schools to evaluate those students to determine which are eligible for special education or related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or 603 CMR 28, Massachusetts Special Education Regulations.

Plymouth's public schools are committed to locating those children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for children 3 and 4 years old. Residents who have questions or concerns regarding their child’s development and would like to have their preschool child screened can call Mary Mello, the director of the Mount Pleasant Developmental Preschool, at 508-830-4347 for an appointment. Residents with children already enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12 whose pediatrician thinks should be evaluated to determine eligibility for special education services should make that request in writing to the principal of the child's school. Include child’s name, address and date of birth, as well as the parents' name and telephone number and a brief description of concerns.

The following is a street listing that identifies which school is in which community: plymouth.k12.ma.us/uploaded/Depts/Accountability_Measurement/FY14_Street_Listing.pdf.

Heidrea for Heroes' Incline Corps

PLYMOUTH — Heidrea for Heroes has launched Incline Corps, a monthly fitness program for veterans, at Live Life Believe Fitness Center, 10 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth. This free program features a group workout and a social hour afterward with food and drinks from 7:15 to 8 p.m. J.C. Jasa, a certified fitness trainer, MMA fighting coach and Marine Corps veteran, will lead a workout that combines strength, conditioning, plyometrics and some elements of boxing mixed in. All fitness levels are welcome, and the workout will be modified to suit individuals. Drop-ins are welcome, but advanced sign-ups are appreciated. For information: 774-773-3951; info@heidrea4heroes.org; heidrea4heroes.org.

Project Outreach Program

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Police Department presents Project Outreach Community Drop-In Centers to provide resources for substance use disorders. Representatives and coaches from area support agencies will be available for assistance. All are invited to drop in.

Drop-In Centers are held at New Hope Chapel, 89 Court St., Plymouth, hosted by Pastor Neil Eaton and New Hope Chapel. For information: 508-830-4218, ext. 440.

Cranberry Hospice in Plymouth seeks volunteers

PLYMOUTH — Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care in Plymouth is seeking volunteers to provide companionship and support to patients and their families, vigil visits at the time of death and to help with day-to-day activities such as running errands and providing local transportation. Also, some volunteers may help with clerical tasks or fundraising activities in the Hospice office. In addition, Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care is also seeking veteran volunteers to support the Veteran’s Program, which places a veteran volunteer with veteran patients, and volunteers for the Pediatric Palliative Care Program “Fragile Footprints.”

The Cranberry Hospice team and families rely on the dedication and commitment of its volunteers to provide the extra care and open hearts that they bring with them on each visit and every phone call. Cranberry Hospice provides training.

Training takes place at Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth. Interested residents should contact Karen Foster, volunteer coordinator, at 508-210-5956, or complete an application and to make an appointment for an interview prior to the start of the training.

Women’s Auxiliary seeks volunteers

PLYMOUTH — The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Plymouth is looking for new members to join its volunteer team. The Women’s Auxiliary helps with The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance and currently hosts two annual luncheons. Interested residents should call Lt. Melanie Moore at 508-746-1559.

VNA Care seeks hospice volunteers

PLYMOUTH — VNA Care, a nonprofit home health and hospice organization, is seeking volunteers to provide companionship patients and respite time for family members. A strong need exists for volunteers who are available during the day, are bilingual, or can provide pet or music therapy. No previous experience is necessary. VNA Hospice Care provides training and ongoing support to all volunteers. Interested residents should call 781-569-2811 or visit vnacare.org.

Hairs to You

PLYMOUTH —The Hairs to You Project provides haircuts to the homeless population of Plymouth. It is presented by Jeanne Hunter-McCartin as a First Baptist Church Community Outreach. Hunter-McCartin is seeking volunteer stylists to get involved in helping in the homeless community. Call 781-336-6737.

First Baptist Church sock drive

PLYMOUTH — The First Baptist Church of Plymouth, 41 Westerly Road, is beginning a new outreach for the homeless population of the community called the "Sock It to Me" Drive. New, white athletic socks will be collected to distribute to the homeless once a month during the Hairs to You Project, when free haircuts are provided.

Local churches and businesses will be contacted to request assistance in placing the collection boxes at their location. To donate socks or money towards the drive, call 781-336-6737; checks may be made payable to FBC Sock It to Me Fund.

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